Family: Araliaceae
Ming aralia is a shrub with a dense upright habit. Native to tropical areas from India to Polynesia, it thrives in Hawaii. A slow-growing, utility-friendly plant, it won’t grow above ten feet. The vertical growth and evergreen foliage are excellent for use in a border, hedge, or accent. This species does not flower in cultivation; germination is vegetative. It is a low-maintenance plant once established.
When given bright indirect light, Ming aralia makes a beautiful house plant. Young shoots are eaten, all parts are used medicinally.
Plant Uses:
- Container plant
- Edible
- Hedge
- Indoor plant
- Medicinal
- Ornamental
Plant Dangers:
- No dangers